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looking for functional piercings to spice up their sex lives. Though they often take some extra care and handling, I thoroughly enjoy working with this clientele. this done with a focus on piercers making a name for themselves, rather than more critical considerations like the health and safety of their clients, or the probability of successful healing. SD: What is something positive that comes from the piercing industry? EA: We provide a service that allows people to exercise their freedom of expression, and to customize their bodies safely, sanely, and professionally. I’ve seen this lead to increased self-esteem, improved body image/acceptance, and other positive outcomes like I describe in my next response. SD: What is your favorite piercing(s) to perform, and why? EA: I love to do triangle and vertical clitoral hood (VCH) piercings. I receive so much gratification when I get positive feedback from clients who experience the enhanced sensation and greater sexual satisfaction they’re seeking! Also, most women are understandably anxious, and so many of them are amazed at how relatively painless the process is, and how quickly I perform their piercings. That is extremely gratifying as well. For the last two years or so I’ve been specializing exclusively in male and female nipple and genital piercings. A large percentage of my clients are mature women who have no other body art, and they’re SD: What are your current interests, hobbies, and what are you doing for work these days? EA: In 2015, I made over a dozen business trips, so for t he first half of 2016 I plan to take a hiatus from guest piercing and all that travel. I love living in Mexico, but I’ve hardly been spending any time here. So, my next project, which I can do from home, is to provide webinars for piercers. Other than the APP’s annual conferences and similar international events, there aren’t many continuing education opportunities for professionals in this field. Not all piercers are able to travel, but everyone’s got Internet access. I plan to offer seminars/webinars on male and female genital piercings. I’m also interested in hearing from piercers about what topics they’d like to have me cover. I’m willing to tackle subjects of interest to piercees/prospective piercees, and possibly for medical professionals, too, if there is demand. Readers are welcome to contact me with suggestions or requests: [email protected]. They can also sign up for my free newsletter to be notified when I set new piercing tour cities and dates, and when I have webinars available (at http://www.piercingbible.com in the top right corner). InkSpiredMagazine.com 19